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French Taxi Drivers Meet Government Over Medical Transport Tariff Dispute

Prime Minister François Bayrou convenes with taxi representatives and ministers in a bid to address ongoing protests over tariff reforms and ride-hailing competition.

À Paris, presque un millier de taxis bloque le boulevard Raspail pour protester contre la nouvelle tarification de l’Assurance maladie sur les transports de malades.
Des chauffeurs de taxi bloquent un boulevard près du ministère des transports pour protester contre les changements du financement des services de transport médical par l’État, jeudi 22 mai 2025.
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Overview

  • Over 1,500 taxi drivers, including 470 in Paris, have staged nationwide blockades at roads, airports, and train stations for six consecutive days.
  • The protests target a new medical transport tariff set to take effect on October 1, which drivers claim could slash their revenue by up to 40%.
  • Taxi unions are demanding the suspension of the reform, the appointment of a mediator, and stricter regulations on ride-hailing platforms like Uber.
  • The government insists the reform will proceed but has offered reinforced oversight of VTC platforms and detailed explanations of the new tariff model.
  • A high-stakes meeting at the Ministry of Transport today includes Prime Minister Bayrou and four ministries aiming to defuse tensions and find a resolution.